Bert Dutil, Fort Jackson, South Carolina, ca. 1950

Contributed by Bertrand Dutil through Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries

Bert Dutil, Fort Jackson, South Carolina, ca. 1950

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Bert Dutil of Lewiston served in the Korean War, first as an infantryman in the US Army and later as a member of the Neutral Nations Inspection Team. After basic training, Bert enrolled in the military band.

His deployment to Korea was originally as a drummer, but at the last minute he was reassigned to the infantry.

Upon discharge and return to Lewiston, Bert went on to found the Pine Tree Warriors Drum and Bugle Corps, a primarily Franco-American marching band for children.

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  • Title: Bert Dutil, Fort Jackson, South Carolina, ca. 1950
  • Creation Date: circa 1950
  • Subject Date: circa 1950
  • Locations:
    • Fort Jackson, Columbia, Richland County, SC
    • Lewiston, Androscoggin County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Local Code: 2013.31.7
  • Object Type: Image

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